Jimmy Thomas Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jimmy Thomas Bates (Danielsville, Georgia), who passed away on February 24, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jimmy Thomas Bates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Bates and Lena Mae Brooks Sharp; his son James Stewart Bates; and his brothers, Jasper Bates and Linton Bates.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Gail Bates; his daughter Tami Lynn Walden; his daughter-in-law Janna Bates; his grandchildren, Hannah Sheridan, Justin Sheridan (Krista), Kaylee Bates Thacker (Joel) and Brady Bates; and his great grandchildren, Dalton, Riley, Parker, Emma Grace and Kohen.
